Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Denton Municipal Electric
CM/ ACM: Todd Hileman
Date: August 14, 2017
SUBJECT
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Consider recommending adoption of an ordinance of the City of Denton, Texas Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for interconnection and parallel operation of distributed generation with Target Corporation for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system; and providing an effective date.
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BACKGROUND
Denton Municipal Electric (DME) Customers that choose to install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system on their property which could potentially return electricity to the DME grid, must complete and submit an Agreement for Interconnection and Parallel Operation of Distributed Generation ("Interconnection Agreement") and Application for approval prior to installing their system. DME uses the information provided to perform necessary pre-interconnection studies, including assuring all installations meet all applicable national, local and manufacturer's codes and specifications.
Additionally, the Interconnection Agreement allows DME to track and record locations of installed PV systems, assure PV systems are maintained as required by DME Service Standards and all applicable codes and ordinances, and access is granted to premises for City personnel to inspect, read, test, or disconnect the PV system if a hazardous condition exists or immediate action is necessary to protect persons, City facilities, or other properties.
Target Corporation submitted an Interconnection Agreement and Application to DME on March 21, 2017. The application shows an interest in installing a rooftop PV system that consists of 2,926 solar modules rated at 320 watts and 11 inverters with a maximum alternating current (AC) output of 660 kilo-watts (kW). This will be the largest system on the DME grid. Due to the size of the system, Target was required to complete a pre-interconnection study, which was completed prior to seeking approval...
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